EU. JEROEN VAN TILBURG TO BECOME CEO OF IONITY
Change at the top of one of Europe’s largest independent High Power Charging networks.
Strong focus on boosting IONITY’s expansion across Europe.
Munich, Germany – April 17, 2024 – Jeroen van Tilburg will take over the role as Chief
Executive Officer of IONITY, effective May 13th , 2024. He succeeds Michael Hajesch, who
will pursue other ventures outside the company.
“We would like to thank Michael Hajesch for his great contribution and dedication for the
company,” says Jörg Hofmeister, current chairperson of the IONITY Shareholder Committee.
“He navigated IONITY through different important phases which have made the company
what it is today: one of Europe’s largest independent High Power Charging networks. This
includes the build-up of the IONITY team of now more than 200 people, the definition of
the future IONITY strategy, the development of new products and the establishment of a
strong shareholder structure. We wish Michael the best of luck and success in his future
endeavours.”
“I thank the IONITY team and shareholders for their trust and collaboration. It has been a
privilege to grow IONITY from scratch accompanied by so many talented and dedicated
colleagues, business partners and our shareholders. I am proud of our joint achievements
during the last seven years and I have no doubt about the continuous growth of IONITY,”
says Michael Hajesch.
With Jeroen van Tilburg, a seasoned expert takes the lead at IONITY. In his previous role as
Head of Charging at Tesla in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa), van Tilburg
successfully led the growth, development, and transformation of the Tesla Supercharger
network. His multifaceted experience includes other pivotal roles at global tech giants such
as Microsoft, Google, and Netflix. With his proven track record of orchestrating strategic
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initiatives, van Tilburg is well-positioned to propel IONITY into its next phase of growth and
success.
“Jeroen van Tilburg has an impressive track record in setting up and boosting growth of
charging networks. In addition, he is an expert on the European charging market who brings
a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges which IONITY is facing on its
growth path”, says Jörg Hofmeister. “We look forward to working with Jeroen on the
expansion of the company and the further digitalization of IONITY’s customer offering.“
In addition to CEO Jeroen van Tilburg, IONITY’s leadership team will consist of the Managing
Directors Marcus Groll (COO) and Torsten Kiedel (CFO).
“I am honored and excited to assume the role of CEO at IONITY, as we enter a pivotal
moment for the charging business in Europe. Guided by our mission of enabling electric
travel for everyone, we are uniquely positioned to solidify our position as a leader in the
industry. Our responsibility to deliver a premium customer experience – through
comprehensive coverage, resilient capacity, unparalleled reliability, and supporting all
vehicle brands – has never been more critical”, says Jeroen van Tilburg. “I hold deep
appreciation and respect for the solid foundation established by the entire IONITY
organization. Looking ahead, I am eager to collaborate with the team, leveraging our
combined expertise and passion to drive innovation and foster growth within this dynamic
industry.”
The new leadership team’s focus is to further boost the expansion of IONITY. To date,
IONITY is active in 24 countries across Europe and operates more than 3,600 charging
points on over 600 sites. With its geographical scope across Europe, the company aims to
make a significant contribution to ramping up e-mobility – by providing a powerful and
reliable charging network
